Abepura Population 2026

Abepura has a population of 62,248, making it the #237 biggest city in 🇮🇩 Indonesia, located in Papua. It is about 137× smaller than Jakarta, the country's biggest city.

Location of Abepura (capital Jakarta shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

Population (city proper)

62,248

Rank in Indonesia

#237

Coordinates

2.60°S, 140.63°E

~85 m elevation · Asia/Jayapura

Distance to capital (Jakarta)

3,766 km

2,339 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Papua

City	Population	Rank in Indonesia
Jayapura	410,852	#34
Sentani	44,779	#296
Biak	41,731	#307
Fakfak	18,900	#436

Cities near Abepura

Jayapura410,852 people · ~12 km away
Sentani44,779 people · ~14 km away
Wamena66,080 people · ~251 km away
Tiom21,324 people · ~283 km away
Mulia35,884 people · ~319 km away
Agats23,869 people · ~429 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Abepura?

Abepura has a population of 62,248 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #237 biggest city in Indonesia.

What region is Abepura in?

Abepura is located in Papua, Indonesia.

Is Abepura the capital of Indonesia?

No, the capital of Indonesia is Jakarta, about 3,766 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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